Dear ABLE BC Members and industry colleagues,
Earlier this afternoon, the BC General Employees' Union (BCGEU) released the results of its recent member vote:
- Voter turnout: 86%
- Support for strike action: 92% in favour
Following this, the union has issued a 72-hour strike notice as of this afternoon. We do not yet know what this will mean for your business. The BCGEU has not yet indicated whether they intend to disrupt operations at LDB Wholesale or BC Liquor Stores.
ABLE BC understands industry’s concerns on the uncertainty and is continuously monitoring the situation. We will be communicating with government over the weekend and will offer details as soon as they become available. We are working hard to get the clarity you need to plan for your business.
Direct Delivery Options
We want to ensure licensees are aware of the list of private distributors on the LDB Wholesale website (scroll down to ‘Private Distributors’ to download the full list).
This list includes BC wineries, craft distilleries, breweries, and third-party warehouses that are able to ship products directly to licensees (LRS and hospitality).
To order products sold directly by private breweries and distributors, please contact the distributor directly and set up an account.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bo Chen (bo@ablebc.ca) or Yvan Charette (president@ablebc.ca).
